The Big Necessity: Adventures in the World of Human Waste
ISBN:
9781846270703 (1846270707)
Publisher: Portobello Books
Edition language: English
Category:
Non Fiction,
History,
Science,
Environment,
Culture,
Health,
Politics,
Sociology,
Society,
Social Issues,
Microhistory
An interesting book on an icky subject. This is not a history book and so covers human poop disposal as is currently done (or not done as the case may be) in various countries. After a while it gets repetitive.
Rating: 4.75* of fiveThe Book Report: The crapper. The toilet. The convenience. The Porcelain God. Of them all, it's the last one that's the most correct. We should worship the waste-disposal vessel in every American home, because it and the infrastructure that supports it, invisibly to the end use...
Or as we call it, “The Poo Book.”If you are expecting a Mary Roach approach, forget it. While there are more than a couple of yucks in George’s book, they provide spice and not substance. This is a sober examination of a crucial public health matter. George offers plenty of supportive stats, without...
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